Fettuccine with Spiced Pecans and Feta Cheese

Serves 4
Time 30 min

Although this vegetarian pasta dish is delicious as-is, you can toss it with thinly sliced turkey or chicken breast or cubes of pan-fried tofu for added protein, if desired.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1/2 cuppecan halves
    1 1/2 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
    1/8 teaspoongarlic powder
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt, divided
    1/2 poundfettuccine
    2 cupsjulienned red onion
    2 cupsjulienned yellow bell pepper
    1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
    1/2 cupvegetable broth
    1/2 cupcrumbled feta cheese, divided
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat oven to 325°F. 


In a medium bowl, toss together pecans, 1/2 teaspoon of the oil, cayenne, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. 


Transfer pecans to a sheet tray and bake until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.


Cook fettuccine according to directions on package.


Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 


Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. 


Add broth, 1/4 cup of the feta cheese and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. 


Add cooked and drained pasta and remaining salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. 


Garnish with spiced pecans and remaining feta cheese.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

400

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

15mg

Sodium

590mg

Total Carbohydrate

52g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

13g

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